Biology:Kobe mole
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Short description: Species of mammal
| Kobe mole | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Eulipotyphla |
| Family: | Talpidae |
| Genus: | Mogera |
| Species: | M. kobeae
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| Binomial name | |
| Mogera kobeae Thomas, 1905
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The Kobe mole (Mogera kobeae) is a species of mammal in the family Talpidae. It is endemic to a number of islands in central and southern Japan .
At least one researcher considers M. kobeae and the large mole (M. robusta) to be the same species. Further research is necessary to determine the correct taxonomic classification.
References
- Insectivore Specialist Group 1996. Mogera kobeae[yes|permanent dead link|dead link}}]. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 30 July 2007.
Wikidata ☰ Q3776102 entry
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